A new city experience
History & Heritage
Derby and Derbyshire is steeped in history and heritage dating back as far as 983AD.
Explore The Duke of Devonshire's home at Chatsworth House, become a soldier at Bolsover Castle or simply take in the wonderful art and architecture in our many houses and halls all within a one hour drive of Derby - your Great Base!
Bolsover Castle
Great For...Exploring an enchanting Derbyshire castle!
Journey Time: 27 minutes drive
Admission: From £4.80 each
Address: Castle Street, Bolsover, Derbyshire, S44 6PR
Description: Take a tour around the Castle itself with the beautifully carved fireplaces and sumptuously painted walls and original features! Don't miss out on the Discover Centre too with it's fascination audio-visual displays and extensive grounds to explore and play!
Calke Abbey
Great For...Discovering vast collections of treasures and seeing a 1,000 year old oak tree!
Journey Time: 24mins drive
Address: Ticknall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 7LE - 01332 863822
Admission: From £1 each
Description: Discover the tales of an eccentric family who amassed a vast collection of hidden treasures at Calke Abbey. Also visit the beautiful walled gardens and the orangery, and experience the ancient and habitats of Calke Park and its National Nature Reserve.
Chatsworth House
Great For...Discovering a gorgeous house and garden, farmyard, shop, cafe and more!
Journey Time: 42mins drive
Address: Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP - 01246 565300
Admission: From £8.10 each
Description: There is always something to see and do at Chatsworth. Whether it is exploring the interior of the house itself, taking in the beautiful 1000 acre park, or trying your hand at the adventure park, you're sure to find something exciting for all the family!
Crich Tramway Museum
Great For...Taking a trip on an old tram and experience a authentic bygone village!
Journey Time: 26mins drive
Address: Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP - 01773 854321
Admission: From £7 each
Description: Nestling high up in the heart of Derbyshire overlooking the famous Derwent Valley, Crich Tramway Village is a lovingly restored period village that is also home to the National Tramway Museum and its world renowned archives.
Haddon Hall
Great For...Taking a trip back in time to the medieval times!
Journey Time: 43mins drive
Address: Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1LA - 01629 812855
Admission: From £5.50 each
Description: Haddon Hall is probably the finest example of a fortified medieval manor house in existence. Present-day Haddon Hall dates from the 12th Century to the early 17th Century, whereupon it lay dormant for over two hundred years.
Hardwick Hall
Great For...Getting up close and personal with Bess of Hardwick from the 1590s!
Journey Time: 36mins drive
Address: Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5QJ - 01246 850430
Admission: From £5.50 each
Description: Built by Bess of Hardwick in the 1590s, and unaltered since: yet its huge windows and high ceilings make it feel strikingly modern. Climbing up through the house, from one spectacular floor to the next, is a thrilling architectural experience.
Kedleston Hall
Great For...Viewing a spectacular 18th century mansion in the heart of Derby!
Journey Time: 11mins drive
Address: Quarndon, Derbyshire, DE22 5JH - 01332 842191
Admission: From £5.50 each
Description: Take a trip back in time to the 1760s at this spectacular Neo-classical mansion, framed by historic parkland. Designed for lavish entertaining and displaying an extensive collection of paintings, sculpture and original furnishings.
Sudbury Hall & National Museum of Childhood
Great For...Exploring the beautiful Hall and learning about being a child through time!
Journey Time: 25mins drive
Address: Main Road, Sudbury, Derbyshire, DE6 5HT - 01283 585305
Admission: From £3.78 each
Description: The country home of the Lords Vernon, a delight of 17th-century craftsmanship, featuring exquisite plasterwork, wood carvings and classical story-based murals. Be amazed by the grandeur of the Great Staircase and Long Gallery.
